A simple pair of glasses can radically change the lives of a billion people around the world, according to a 2019 report from the World Health Organization. Here in the US, estimates say about eight to 10 million Americans need refractive correction but don’t have it. Add in the untold millions who are undercorrected or still using an outdated Rx and the numbers quickly mushroom. So, it’s welcome news that legislation introduced in the House of Representatives on June 28 would expand Medicare coverage to include routine eye exams and vision care materials. With the stroke of a pen, 60 million people would suddenly get these benefits. Read More